Every coach and organization has a different understanding as to what makes an effective hockey team. Some place a premium on players that have extra elements to their game like speed or hands. While having an enforcer on the roster is starting to become outdated, some old school hockey guys like having one around, just in case.
It is clear through two weeks of training camp that the New York Rangers’ head coach, David Quinn, wants a little snarl in his team. For far too long the team turned the other cheek when challenged and played soft. There was a need for a culture change to get the players more aggressive and engaged in play.